- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- 3–5 years
Lead design, installation and commissioning of powder processing equipment and optimize manufacturing processes for high‑purity metal powders.
Compensation
Competitive salary and performance incentives
Responsibilities
- Lead design, installation and commissioning of powder processing, automated handling and auxiliary equipment
- Define and optimize process parameters for plasma atomization, powder handling, conditioning, sieving and blending
- Troubleshoot production and equipment deviations
- Analyze particle size distribution, morphology, flowability, density and chemical purity to improve yield and reduce scrap and contamination
- Partner with operations, quality and safety teams on hazard reviews, pre‑startup reviews, inerting strategies and combustible metal powder controls
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- Nice to have: Gas atomization
- Nice to have: Plasma technology
- Nice to have: Heat transfer
- Nice to have: Gas dynamics